In-depth reviews

The Vauxhall Insignia VXR estate is big on practicality and driving thrills, with a 321bhp turbocharged V6 engine and four-wheel drive

The Vauxhall Insignia VXR transforms a mild-mannered saloon into a searingly quick performance car, with entertaining results

The flagship five-door Vauxhall Insignia VXR offers serious performance, thanks to a turbocharged 321bhp V6 engine

Four-wheel-drive Subaru WRX STi hatchback offers blistering performance on all surfaces and in all weather conditions

The Ferrari FF is the first car from the Italians to use four-wheel drive, and it also gets four seats, a large boot and a 651bhp V12

The Skoda Octavia vRS applies the maker's proven value-for-money philosophy to a family-friendly performance car, and it works very well

The five-door Peugeot 308 SW estate has the option of a third row of seats and a range of economical engines

The Skoda Fabia Scout adds rugged body panels to the standard supermini estate, giving it the look of a 4x4

The Mercedes C-Class Coupe is a stylish and sophisticated choice, and a close rival to the BMW 3 Series Coupe

The Audi S5 Sportback combines blistering performance, classy luxury and hatchback practicality into an appealing and distinctive package

The Audi S4 is a compact executive car that will match many dedicated sports cars for pace, if not outright driving excitement

The Aston Martin Virage offers smart looks plus a tempting combination of DB9 refinement and DBS excitement

The Audi S4 Avant is perfect if you want to mix the carrying capacity of an estate with the performance of a sports car

Hardcore track-focused Aston Martin V8 Vantage S coupe adds power, improves handling and increases desirability

The Expert Tepee is a van-based MPV that offers masses of space and can seat up to nine people

The Bipper Tepee is a small, van-based MPV that offers sliding side doors and low running costs

The Mazda 3 MPS is one of the most powerful hot hatchbacks you can buy, but is some way off the pace compared to more modern rivals

The sporty Mazda 6 Estate has plenty of space, a range of powerful yet economical engines and the ability to entertain in corners

The Lexus IS F is the firm's first pure performance car, and its big V8 and rear-drive chassis make for an entertaining combination

Seven-seat Kia Sedona offers lots of space for families and offers great value for money

The Infiniti G saloon is designed to challenge the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, but it only comes with a thirsty 3.7-litre petrol engine

The Citroen C5 Tourer is a spacious family estate that can carry five people and their luggage in comfort

Stylish Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is a comfortable seven-seat people carrier that's roomy and has decent running costs

Four-door BMW M3 saloon adds a dose of versatility over the coupe, yet still offers the same supercar-rivalling thrills

Four-seat Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible is one of the world's fastest open-topped sports cars

The Renault Megane Sport Tourer mixes stylish looks with a spacious, practical interior and a focus on comfort

The Smart ForTwo Cabriolet adds a soft-top roof to the pioneering two-seater city car design

The Mercedes E63 AMG Estate combines performance and practicality in an explosive package

The Proton Satria Neo is an alternative choice in the supermini market, and sells on its budget price and individual looks

The Peugeot 207 supermini comes as a three or five-door hatchback, with a huge choice of specs and engines

With its folding metal roof, the Peugeot 207 CC brings open-top fun to the supermini class

The Proton Gen-2 is a dated budget family car rival to the Vauxhall Astra, and comes as a five-door hatchback or four-door saloon

The VW Golf Estate is a smartly-styled, comfortable and efficient alternative to the Focus Estate and Astra Sport Tourer

The chunky Toyota Urban Cruiser is a stylish alternative to traditional MPVs, and offers good fuel economy and build quality

The SEAT Exeo ST is based on the old Audi A4, and offers great value for money and plenty of equipment

The Chysler Ypsilon offers striking looks, efficient engines and an upmarket interior, but it comes at a price